Market Strategy and Economic Commentary by Lance Roberts
Lance Roberts: Questions whether market selloff signals further losses or is a temporary shakeout
Lance Roberts questioned whether the most recent market selloff is merely a temporary shakeout or signals further losses. Roberts stated he would analyze the historical relationship between ...
AI-related capital expenditures may not offset consumer weakness, Lance Roberts notes
Lance Roberts stated that while AI-driven capital expenditures have been supporting U.S. GDP growth, the American consumer is showing signs of strain. He suggested that the strength of the U.S. ...
Lance Roberts: Political restrictions on AI data center infrastructure may boost bond market
Lance Roberts said that political restrictions on infrastructure spending related to the AI data center boom could have a positive effect on the bond market. Roberts, along with Michael Lebowitz, ...
Market direction after election remains uncertain, Lance Roberts notes
Lance Roberts raised the question of whether the market's post-election push on Wednesday marks the start of a sustainable year-end rally or is simply another temporary rebound within a continuing ...
Lance Roberts: Questions arise over AMD boost and potential growth stock rally
Lance Roberts questioned whether AMD's recent boost signals the start of a sustained rally in growth stocks or is simply another temporary bounce in a challenging ...
Capex shows up in manufacturing with expansion across components, Lance Roberts notes
Capital expenditures in manufacturing are now evident across all components, each of which is reported to be in expansion territory. Lance Roberts said the latest survey results illustrate why ...
Lance Roberts: Technology stocks under pressure raise questions about new opportunities
Technology stocks are facing pressure from massive artificial intelligence spending, prompting questions about whether a new major stock market opportunity is developing in the sector. Lance ...
Growth-to-value rotation intensifies, Lance Roberts examines
Value stocks have experienced significant gains recently, while growth stocks have come under more pressure heading into the week of October 30, 2026. Lance Roberts analyzes this ongoing rotation ...
Lance Roberts: How the One Big Beautiful Bill affects year-end tax planning
Lance Roberts raised the question of how the One Big Beautiful Bill may impact year-end tax planning. Richard Rosso and Jonathan McCarty are set to provide clarity and commentary on this topic ...
Energy appears undervalued while other sectors face high expectations, Lance Roberts notes
Lance Roberts said S&P 500 sector price-to-earnings valuations show the energy sector still appears cheap relative to its historical levels. He added that industrials, healthcare, and consumer ...
Lance Roberts: Stock market faces questions over potential rally and investor risk assessment
Lance Roberts raises the question of whether the stock market is preparing for another rally or if investors are underestimating the risks. He invites followers to join him and Danny Ratliff for a ...
Bonds are not obsolete in portfolios, Lance Roberts argues
Lance Roberts questioned recent arguments that bonds no longer serve as effective portfolio hedges following the breakdown of the stock-bond correlation. Roberts stated that suggestions to abandon ...
Lance Roberts: Suggested reading for aspiring investors and traders includes technical analysis and market history
Lance Roberts shared his views on recommended books for those looking to become better investors or traders. Roberts noted that the best book to read depends on individual goals, specifically ...
Report explores technical market factors and oil's role, Lance Roberts examines
A weekly report released for the week of October 23, 2026, reviews the technical backdrop of market action from the previous week and discusses oil's connection to the stock/bond ratio, including ...
Lance Roberts: Medicare open enrollment prompts review of supplement policy choices
Medicare open enrollment has begun, raising questions about whether people are making the right choices regarding their retirement healthcare coverage. Lance Roberts highlighted that Richard Rosso ...
Nearly half of S&P 500 companies to announce earnings in one week, Lance Roberts notes
Next week, 44 percent of S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report their earnings. Lance Roberts highlighted the upcoming volume of earnings releases in a recent ...
Lance Roberts: J.P. Morgan Asset Management notes high U.S. equity valuations may constrain returns
J.P. Morgan Asset Management stated that with U.S. equities currently priced for perfection, the next five years could bring slimmer returns, even as many businesses remain exceptional. Lance ...
AI-driven market concentration could increase diversification risks, Lance Roberts notes
Lance Roberts questioned whether artificial intelligence is making portfolio diversification more challenging than many realize. Roberts said he and Jon Penn would examine the hidden risks of ...
Lance Roberts: Are higher inflation rates temporary or here to stay
Lance Roberts raised the question of whether the current inflation issues are temporary or if higher prices are now a persistent feature of the economy. Roberts noted that, despite elevated U.S. ...
Credit spreads widen and financial stress rises, Lance Roberts discusses
Credit spreads have recently widened, raising questions about increased financial stress and potential implications for the stock market. Lance Roberts discusses these developments with Michael ...
Lance Roberts: Markets draw parallels to Stealer's Wheel 1970s hit
Lance Roberts drew a comparison between current market conditions and the sentiment of Stealer's Wheel's 1970s hit song in his latest Before the Bell Report. Roberts did not provide further ...
